Grabschützer See nature trail

7,02 km long
Flatly
Difficulty: easy
Great panorama
theme trail
  • 1: 45 pm
  • 7,02 km
  • 15 m
  • 15 m
  • 102 m
  • 117 m
  • 15 m
  • Start: Nature trail parking lot in Zwochau
  • Destination: Nature trail parking lot in Zwochau
On the nature trail, 18 panels at various stations provide information about the landscape history, ecology, flora and fauna of the nature reserve.

At Lake Grabschütz, nature is reclaiming the former open-cast mining area in its own way. This has created a diverse landscape that provides habitat for numerous protected animal and plant species and is part of the European Special Protection Area (SPA). The core zone is inaccessible to avoid disturbance, but the 7-km circular trail, accessible via three main entrances, offers ample opportunities for observation and enjoyment along its length. Telescopes are also available at several points. In addition, the nature trail provides information at 18 stations about landscape history, geology, ecology, and flora and fauna. The engagingly designed trail is suitable for children and adults, as well as individual hikers and groups. 

© Verena Daser, LEIPZIG REGION

Good to know

Path surfaces

Asphalt (2%)
gravel (98%)

Best Season

suitable
depending on the weather

Directions

From the car park, the circular trail begins behind the barrier on the right and leads around the Grabschützer See to the left. At the first fork, hikers keep left and follow the path between Zwochauer See and Grabschützer See. After a while, hikers reach the straight which offers a great view between Werbeliner See and Grabschützer See. Follow the sign for the Grabschützer See nature trail and turn left. There are more interesting signs here about the mining area. A few steps later, the trail leads past a covered picnic bench and a small viewing point, the Mottenhügel. The trail continues to the left until the starting point is reached on the right.

Tour features

  • Flatly

Equipment

Sturdy shoes or sports shoes, provisions and water if necessary

Arrival & Parking

How to find us

The nature trail at Grabschützer See can be reached by car as follows:

  • via the A9 motorway junction Wiedemar, then on the S2 state road to Zwochau (7km)
  • via the A14 motorway junction Leipzig/Nord, then on the S2 state road to Zwochau (10km) 
Parking

Parking is available at the central starting point of the nature trail in Zwochau, Hallesche Straße

Public transportation

To arrive by train you can use the Rackwitz train station (8,5km) or the Delitzsch / Unterer Bahnhof train station (8,5km).

If you'd like to arrive by bus, take line 217 to the Leipziger Straße, Zwochau, or Am Teich stops (0,5 km). Bus service runs between Schkeuditz and Delitzsch. 

More information / links

author

Verena Daser

Organization

LEIPZIG REGION

License (master data)

Verena Daser
License: no copyright required (public domain) (no copyright)

Our tip

  • View of Lake Werbelin
  • viewpoint to enjoy the landscape
  • informative panels about the former open-cast mine and the formation of the current surroundings

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